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Riverside Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,043 Google reviews · Running trail in Ypsilanti, Michigan · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Riverside Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Riverside Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,043 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“It was pleasent to walk my grandsons through the park and the access to the playground is Very clean, and friendly.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“I wouldn't let your kids come here unattended, and the Porta potties were very questionable (i would not go in there) but the river is beautiful and the playground was fun.”

Park is very nice. Was very clean. Lot of wooden boats walk and grass. Great plane to bring the mud out to over of the playgrounds here. I didn't get too close af o didn't have any kids with me, but they did appear nice, and the kids that were playing seemed to be having lots of fun.

★★★★★ — A , Jun 2023

Came here and hiked part of the B2B trail in late October 2025. Easy to find parking. It was beautiful with the leaves turning colors. Saw a White-throated Sparrow and Northern Cardinal while on the trail. Path was paved with several benches and lookout points along the trail.

★★★★★ — Harmony , Oct 2025

Today was a beautiful day. The high school students had a walk out today in honor of the latest school shooting. I was so very proud of them. Watching them today made me feel excited for the future of this country. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK STUDENTS. THE JOURNEY HAS JUST BEGUN 😋

★★★★★ — Tabitha , Mar 2018

It was pleasent to walk my grandsons through the park and the access to the playground is Very clean, and friendly. The play area is clean and many different things for the kids to play on. Musical chimes to play on too.

★★★★★ — Monica , Jun 2019

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“I wouldn't let your kids come here unattended, and the Porta potties were very questionable (i would not go in there) but the river is beautiful and the playground was fun.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“I wouldn't let your kids come here unattended, and the Porta potties were very questionable (i would not go in there) but the river is beautiful and the playground was fun.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Parking available, walking distance to depot town and Ypsi.”

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Plan your run at Riverside Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitecityofypsilanti.com
  • Phone(734) 483-1100
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Riverside Park

2 E Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.